b. Infrastructure Security
ICT development continues to be adversely impacted by both negligent and
deliberate damage to ICT infrastructure. This is a disincentive to investors, even as it
threatens existing investments, and must therefore be urgently addressed.
c. National Security
ICT has the potential to significantly enhance the safety of lives and property in
Nigeria. Although ICT is increasingly being leveraged by security agencies, the
policy must provide support for increased utilization of ICT systems and tools for
intelligence gathering, crime detection, and enhanced security.
7.12.1 Objectives
i.
To enhance crime detection, intelligence gathering, and national security,
including physical and cyber security;
ii.
To protect the rights and privacy of the citizens;
iii.
To foster information sharing among security agencies;
iv.
To ensure protection of the child in cyberspace; and
v.
To build confidence in the use of ICT networks and services.
7.12.2 Strategies
The Government will:
i.
Ensure capacity development of its institutions and collaborate with regional
and international agencies to contain cyber crimes;
ii.
Encourage the review of existing legal instruments pertaining to procedural
and evidential law to permit the usage of electronic evidence, recognition of
“cyberspace” and to address jurisdictional issues;
iii.
Ensure that operators take all necessary steps to prevent the use of their ICT
networks and facilities for the commission of crimes;
iv.
Ensure the use of ICT for the protection of life and property of all citizens;
v.
Ensure the provision of ICT services for emergency and distress situations in
all parts of the country (on land, sea, and air), and support international cooperation;
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